Prostate Biopsy Rectal Screen
Label Mnemonic: | PBRS |
Epic code: | LAB7642 |
Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology |
Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section
Specimen(s):
Rectal Swab
Delivery Instructions:
Transport time is less than or equal to 1 hr. Refrigerate if
transport is delayed.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Comments:
Culture is a screen for Ciprofloxacin resistant gram negative rods
only. Prostate biopsy rectal screen may only be ordered on patients
prior to transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy.
CPT Code:
87070